Unknown protestors in support of immigrant’s rights hoisted a banner on the Statute of Liberty on Feb. 21.

At approximately 12:50 p.m., a banner reading “Refugees Welcome” was unfurled atop the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The banner, approximately 3 feet by 20 feet, was affixed by nylon rope to the wall of the public observation deck at the base of the statue.

Park rangers, alerted to the presence of the banner, immediately made their way to the location and conducted an assessment of the banner and how it was attached to the monument, Statue officials said.

“It was determined that the banner could be removed without damaging the pedestal and Rangers began the process of removing it,” they said. “Affixing a banner to the national monument is strictly prohibited, and an investigation is underway by the United States Park Police to identify suspects.”

JC Fridays hosts citywide events on March 3

Art House Productions presents the JC Fridays spring event, featuring a full day of free arts events throughout Jersey City on March 3.

Sponsored by (among others) The Jersey City Reporter and Jersey City Magazine, as well as the City of Jersey City, the day will feature arts events in every part of Jersey City.

Borderless – the thematic series by Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) – continues with an innovative performance that breaks down boundaries separating generations through dance and movement.

The event will be held on Saturday March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

I know You by Freespace Dance, a Montclair-based contemporary dance company, explores how shared experiences, thoughts and emotions enable individuals of all ages to form connections. The piece is performed by a multigenerational cast of 16 dancers – ranging in ages from 15 to 65 – and portrays through movement, the many ways different generations interact and create together.

Ellipse, LeFrak’s new luxury rental building in Newport on Jersey City’s waterfront, has launched their teaser website. LeFrak created the Newport community, and Ellipse is one of their more ambitious projects. The building was designed by Arquitectonica – that company’s first project in Jersey City -- and sits directly on the waterfront with wide water and city views.

The Ellipse is a 41-story luxury rental building located in the Newport community on Jersey City's waterfront. Leasing begins April 2017, with occupancy this summer. The teaser website is www.ellipseapts.com.

March of Crows interactive art show at Grace Van Vorst Church

Grace Van Vorst Church will host March of Crows, an interactive art show featuring Shayfer James' new music inspired by murals of Jersey City on March 10. The event is free and starts at 8 p.m. Grace Van Vorst Church is located at 268 Second Street in Jersey City.